Meet Our Team

Dr. Thayne Pittman

Veterinarian

Dr. Thayne Pittman grew up in the small central Texas community of May. He attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, earning his Bachelor's degree in 1985. He then attended Texas A&M University and graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1989. He came to east Texas to begin practice and has worked in several clinics, including Kilgore, where he has been for over a decade. He and his wife, Linda, have three children (1 deceased). He enjoys almost all aspects of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg

Veterinarian

Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg earned both his undergraduate degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. He has a special interest in ophthalmology and dentistry, combining his love of medicine with a focus on improving pets’ quality of life. Outside the clinic, Dr. Vander Ploeg enjoys playing guitar, gardening, and fishing. He shares his life with his wife, Amanda.